. hey arrived and were ushered into ~ French and the to his life-long friendship for John "very "exciting debates. but he PAWFUL EXPEREENCE IN STRATHCONA'S CAREER : by Himself Some Years Ago-Heated Remark Made About Bim by Sir John A. Macdonald, Gazette, Y execution of Thomas Scotti 'orders of Louis Riel, while Donald Smith was near at hand, (and ,ai- OUgh the head of the | u's Bay company he was prac- Prisoner and absolutely help- ng any relief to the doom- Iman) 'was perhaps the most pain- il ; passed through by Strathcona and Mount To ms pmnruy episode during one of Canada, His 3 1 Fort Garry with escort, when a Church clergyman named Young in a terrible state of down at the fort within . A few minutes before an Oblat Father had come in and after passing the time of day with commissioner went up stairs to office. of the in- fluence the priest might have with 4 Lord Strathcona in his ewn lan- sald: "I ran up stairs two at Hime fhoush 1 could not so ay, and meeting the priest said 'Do you kmow, sir, that a man to be shot down at the- fort?" When he replied he had hdard of it 1 said 'and you did not mention it ¥hen, you came in! Come down at once and see what we can do with Riel in the way of saving this man's Nfe.' Us Lord Strathcona related that when shot presence th priest spoke + Which Donald Smith under- #tood, and said "Reil, is there no means of saving this man?" Riel replied, "Father, you know is no means of saving him." "This is very interesting h ry." £aid the interviewer, and His rd- lip replied: "Yes, but not to be pub- 'while I am alive." Liord Strathcona also said he saw Seott move in his coffin after being shot and Riel finished him with a re- volver in his own hand. A---- When the Government Fell The then Donald Smith's transition from the conservative to the liberal party in 1874 was one of the political events of that period. Sir John A. onald's administration was tot- tering to its fall. the end of the so- called Pacific scandal debate beirie nt hand. commons had reassembled in October, 1874. and the brilliant Hon. "Jim" Macdonald, of Pictou, N.8., later on chief justice of his nu. tive province, had moved an amend. ment 'to Hon. Alexander Mackenzie's: nt, on motion of non-confi. dence in the government of the day 3 gladiator debate went on. Joy few knew how Donald A. Smith was going to vote, and when # arose excitement was at fever teh. Mr. Smith provoked a cheer from the tives by referring Sir onald, yot when he said "hut there are considerations of coun- try above and beyond those of par ty allegiance and of personal friend- ship," it was evident that all was up with the ministry. As Sir John was leaving the House of Commons the old chieftain, in no very excited 'tone, turned to.a follow member and said with a menacing wave of the hand : ""I could lick Don ald Smith, as quick as hell could scorch a feather." As a matter of fact the die was cast for the next day Sir John arose and gravely ammounced that the. resigma- tion" of the ministry had been placed in the bands of his excellency, lord Duffering, who, of course, Leing gov ernor-general, could not attend the was no doubt kept posted by Lord Rose , who most attentivelv followed the debate from the gallery and who was a guest at Rideau Hall, At Jobaunesburg, the geveral rail L SHOOT SCOT) powerfu: | that a man was aN ~g a LORD STRATHCONA Driving the Last Spike on the C.P.R. In November 1885 Early on the morning of Novem- ber Tth, 1885, the hundreds of busy workmen gradually brought the two tracks nearer and nearer, an dat nine o'clock the last rail was laid in its place to complete the railway - con- nection from ocean to ocean. All that remained to finish the work was to drive home the last spike. This duty developed one of the four directors present, the senior in years and influence. Né one could on such an ACCAS~ ion more worthily represent the company by taking hold of the Sa aia Sumani -- ---- LORD STRATHCONA'S HOME IN LABRADOR, -- agaia in motion. It passed over the new-laid rail amid further cheer ing, und sped on its way, arriving at Port Moody, where a connection was made with the Pacific 'on Novembe: 8th, 18335. 2 HON. ADAM BECK RETURNS After Investigating European Motor Road Traffic. Lgndon, Jan. 22.--The Hon. Adam! Beck, chaitman of the Hydro-Electrie Power Commission sailed for Canada vesterday. He had been investigating the latest developments of the motor as applied to omnibuses for heavy road traflic. He is convineed of the necessity of developing road transport in Ontario. . Mr. and Mrs. Beck spent Christmas at Milton Ledge, Derbyshire where they enjoyed good hunting. Other passengers by the Olympic in. clude Lord Chelmsford, Mr. Ralph Bond, K.C., who is proceading to Ot- tawa in connection with the Aldwych project; also Sir Frederick Taylor and family. PRINCE TURNS FARMER King Christian's Cousin to Reside in Morocco. . Copenhagen, Jan. 22-- According to a royal message, Prince Aage, cous'n of King Christian X. whose marriage to the Italiam Countess Calvi de Ber- golo occurred at Turin, Saturday, has been ordered on furiough by the army for one vear. ever it ds believed that the prince will permanently retire from the army and perhaps return to Denmark, Ht 1s reported that h intends to take up farming in Morc cco, where his uncle, Prince Jean. owns an estate The prince's brother, Prince Axel. started for Italy to-night for a con- ference with Prince Aage in behalf of LORD STRATHCONA ------------------------------------------------------ ere. spike hammer and giving the finish- ing blows. It was, indeed, no ordinary occas fon. The scene was in every res pect noteworthy from the groups which composed 'it and the circum- stances which' had brought togeth- er so many human beings in this spot in the heart of the mountains until recently an untracked solitude. The engineers, the workmen. very ons pre:ent, appeared deeply im- press:d by what was taking place. It was felt by all to be the moment of triumph. The central figure the only one in action at the moin- ent--was more than the represoatat- ive of the railway company. His nresence recalled memories of the Mackenzies, Frasers, Finlaysons Thompsons, MacTavish, M'Leods, MacGillivarys, Stuarts, and M'Laagh- Hns, Woo in a past generation had penetrated the surrounding moa .i- ains. To-day, he is the chief re- presentative of a vast trading orgai- ization in the tnird century of it existence. The spike driven home, the silence for a moment or two remained na- broken. It seemed as if the act now performed ' had worked a spell on all present. Bach was absorh>d in his own thoughts. The silence was, however, of short duration. 'The pent-up feelings found vent n spontaneous cheer, the echoes whieh will long be remembered 5 in way strike has been declared off. the saliva--the first step and preservation of the teeth. irape-Nuts food is made of whole wheat and malted barley. It contains all the rich nutriment of the grains, including the natural Phasphate of Pot- ash so essential for strength of body and keennéss of brain. Girape-Nuts comes ready to e taste--and is easily digested. - Kat slowly--chew y association with Craigellachie. In a few moments the train was \ Chew Food Thoroughly In these days of soft, mushy foods and quick meals, insufficient mastica- tion of food is often responsible for stomach trouble, headache, constipation, dull brains, and various other ills. 'Generally these troublesome results can be avoided or eorrected by hav- ing a regular daily ration of rape Nuts The firm, crisp granules, with ercam on the side, ifivite thorough dhewing which is of deuble advantage. It promotes a sure mixture of the food with in digestion. It also -tends to normal development our food thoroug "There's a Reason" for Grape-Nuts --sold by groe: rs everywhere, _ Made by Canadian Postum Cereal Co., Ltd, Windsor, Ont. at direct fro mthe package--has a delicious the royal family ASSESSED THREE PER CENT. State Candidates Were Made "Whack Up." New York, Jan. 22.-Every state employee--from janitor to chief exe: cutive--will be enabled to save three per cent of his annual salary if Gov- ernor Glynn acts. favorably upon the recommendations made by James W, Osborne, his. grait investigator. In probing highway department irregular ities." Ushorne discovered that both republican and democratic state oam- paign committees have nade it a practice to assess each candidate elec- ted or appointed three pee cent of his salary each year. : Heavy Fine Inflicted Welland, Jan. 22.--Before Magistrate Quinn and Greenwood borne, Charles Furdy, a Chinese, was charged with keeping a quantity of liquor on his premises and selling. to minors. The evidence showed that he supplied liquor to two girls, ove aged seventeen yedrs, accompanied by three young men, one girl becon¥ng upfon. scious. Defendant as fined $165.25 on two charges. te The accused members of the Quebec legislature deny the charges of corrup. tion made against them. White - Rose flour put up in 7, 12, 19. 98 II. packages at all grocers. Mr. and Mrs. John Richards, Toron- to, aged seventy, were found asphyxi- ated in their room. biliousness, In court circles, how-" of Port Col" || terprising Italian journalist to the The New Heir Apparent to the Throne ~ of England. Prince Edward, who will probably will for tlie present the Duke of Cornwall and He succeeds forthwith to ; duchy of Cornwall, with a clear in- coi of $400,000 yearly, which wil accumulate until he becomes of age, giving Bim an independent fortune of $2,500,000. , Y The fact that he will some day be- course of events is not interrupted does not seem to weigh heavily upon Prince Edward. - He is as merry and light anywhere. He has a whole menagerie of his own, to' which he is devotéd, and he is an ardent advocate of kind- ness to animals, In 1908 lie entered Osborne college, following the steps of this father along the paths that lead to the navy. He did not "put ensany side," according to the young naval cadets at Osborne, and is exceedingly popular with his associates. Prince Edward is not a brillant scholar, but be is a hard worker. He is a healthy, wholesome looking lad of the Hanoverian type, with light hair and a somewhat plain, good' natured face.~ New York Times. A MEXICAN MAGNATE. Don Luis Terrazas Owns the Largest Farm In the World. The world probably contains noth- tug anywhere else that can compare with the splendid éstate of Don Luis Terrazas, in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. This fortunate magnate is said to own the greatest farm in the world. It includes 8,000,000 acres of fertile land and extends 130 miles east and west and 200 miles north and south. On its mourtains and through its valleys roam over 1,000,000 cattle, 700,000 sheep and 100,000 horses, these being tended by an army of 2,000 horsemen, herdsmen, shepherds and hunters. Each year at least 150,000 bead of eattle and 100,000 sheep are slaughtered, dressed and packed, this ranch being the only one in the world whith maintains its own slaughtering and packing plant. And this means a very cousiderable additional profit to its august and fortunate owner, On this gigantic estate are five reser- voirs, which cost $300,000, and 300 weils, which cogt over another $500,- 000. Don Luis Terrazas is a scientific farmer 'and raises every kind of grain in his great fields. His homestead is declared to be the finest farmhouse in existence in any country. It is capable of accommodating 500 guests at a time and was erected at ah expense of $2 000,000. It is a veritabfé country pal ace, and the gardens are more careful. ly laid out and the stables are more costly than those of any emperor. On | the homestead alone are employed over a hundred male servants, 3 Jerusalem. "On all sides we see the evidences of skepticism, - which often reaches the ! level of ridicule, for things which we and those who have gone before re- garded as sacred,' says a Palestine letter in a German paper, "but here in Jerusilew the shocks to our reverence are less frequent and less severe, Come hither quickly, then, all ye who would see it before the march of mo- dernity sweeps over thé sacred city aud before its atmosphere suffers still greater changes. To the tramway and other things modern electric light, power and heating are seon to be add- ed by a French company. The waters of the river Jordan, which fall more than 0600 feet near the Lake of Galilee, will furnish tbe power. Think of a great electrical plant furnishing power for many miles doifig business under the name of 'the Galilee Electric cow- pany!" Can you fancy it complaceunt- yy Against Capital Letters. The Society of Danish Pedagogues and the Danish Literary association in joint session recently discussed the "exeessive use of capital letters" and passed a resolution urging the minister of education to issue orders to teachers in public schools through the kingdom "to restrict the use of capital letters to the beginning of centences and proper names." In explaufition it was urged that "iv writing our native 1 ag come king of England if the normal |. hearted a youngster as can be found | M = Corset : In Our Famous, P.C. CORSETS For which we are sole agents in Kingston. 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DON'T GREAT SLAUGHTER SALE Now Going On MISS THIS SALE Biggest Bargains in the City TTT YYYYr TIMES PAYS TRIBUTE It Classes Lord Strathcona Cecil Rhodes ~ondon, Jan, 22--The Times finan cial edition has a two-colvmn notice of the death of Lord Strathcoia Commenting editorally, it briefly re- views the chief achieveméuts of the dead statesman, and says that his sound instinct and 'broad sense of proportion were shown in his instant repudiation of the suggestion, made in 1897, that he be appointed Gover- nor-General. "Of the quality cf his work as higt commissioner, which is the best known to Englishmen, there is me nedd to speak," says the editorial. Tf is sufficient to say that he devoted all his enengies to a task of such imper- ial importance, leaving a shining ex- ample of public spirit and personal self-sacrifice," Analyzing his quedities, the Times With the average person halts and is uncer tain as to the big letters, and only good could resuit from using them only as we have indicated." Palmed the Jewels. Mary Andre was a paimist in Trieste, Austrin. When she examined the bands of well to do women she gener- ally predicted some impending misfor- tune and explained this was very 1 Iy due to their possessing some, ul« lucky jewel. A number of her clients futrusted the palmist with their jew- elry In order that she might discover 'which was the offending stoné. Frau Andre must have had a large clientele, for she suddenly disappeared from Trieste with $23,000 worth of this jew elry and has not been heard of since. ' What Crete Would Cost. Present . trouble in the east has brought ent the sardonic humor of at least one Turkish gentleman, "Would your highness," said an en~ grand vizier of the time, "consent fo: 'the sale of Crete 3 "Certainly," replied thc Turk. "Any, one cay have it for the price we paid=s tweilty years' war." ; This Home-made Cough Syrup Will Surprise You Stops Even Whooping Cough Quickly: A Family Supply A. Small Cost. ' Here is a home-m.-de remedy that takes hold of a cougir inst, tly, and will ususl. Iy cure (he most =tibborn case in 24 hours. This recipe mm tes 16 ounces ehough for a whale T2v .y. You couldn't buy 'as much or '8d good ready-made cough syrup for $2.50. Mix two cups of grunulated sugar with ofre cup of Warm waler, and stir two min. dies. Tut S14 oundes Gf Pinex (nifty cents' worth) in a 18-ounce bottic, and add the Sugar Syrup. - Thin Keeps per. fectly ant has a pleasant taste--childrérn Hke It. Draces up the appetite $nd = slightly laxative, which helps end a eough You probably kiow the medical valve Jf pine in treating asihma, bronchitis and othér throat troubles, sore lungs, ete. JAhere is fething better. Plgex sv te Rost valuable concentrated compound of Norway while pine extract, rich in gulal- vol and all the natura! healing pine ele- ments. Other preparations will not work In_this formula. : Tie prompt results from {his inexpen. sive remedy have made friends for it in thousands of homes in the United Staley and: Canada, whieh ins why the plan Ins heen imitated Siem but. never 'A guaranty of & intent' to burglarize pr ware + the has or will A if not, wand 10 Pinex . 3 satisfaction, or got ft fur vou. ROI, URL 4 a ness instinct. To this was added, as tn the casa of Cecil Rhodes, that ima- gination which rectgnizes the noble uses to which great wealth may be applied. Without this he could never have thought of tha present he made fo Britain in the darkest days of st:e South African war. To equip and send to the scene of ection the regi; ment waich bore his name was the act not merely of a philanthropist, but of a patriot who saw in that ac- tion a great imperial opportunity. The best tribute which could be paid to Lord Strathcona was that he lived to the haight of great occasions. He will be remembered as a great Cana- dian and a grédat imperialist, but, best of all, as plain Donald Smith, a man salf-disciplined to turn to high uses the opportunities that came to him in rich profustom throughout a long and varied life." it | how t || younger, had pleaded with hj KILLED INVALID WIFE | at Her Own Request -- Aged Vet. eran Tells Story. Philadelphia, Pa., Jan, 22 -- Tot. tering under the weight of his eighty years, William Eberwein stood ir i| criminal count here yesterday and told a simple, but dramatic story of his invalid wife, fifteen ~years o kill her and how he committed this deed. 4 After the #ld man completed the story Judge Walling, of Erie, Pa. temporarily presiding in the court, surveyed the bent form of the pris oner, fixed thé crime at' murder in thé second degree, and imposed the ninimam penalty, which, in this case was practically a life sentence. 1 was solitary confinement in the peng tentiary for not léss than seven years or more than fourteen. : Holding on to the prisoners' dock with trembling hands. 'Bberwein, who is a veteran of the Civil 'War, told the court that his wife was an invalid, and that one day last Octo- ber he came into heir home and found Mer lying at the bottom of a stairway, down which she had fallen. He offered to have hér sent™ to a hospital, but she wouldn't go. 3 "You do it William," Eberwein 'alleged she said. : "Do whed 1 sald," the: prisoner testified. 'End it al] for me. IV's no sin when I'm suffering so." "I had & doard in my band that 1 had brought in out of the vard. 1 looked at her and guessed It wouldn't be a sin a "Ug on, Wilkam,' says she, 'g3 places as the chief his unerring busi- Furniture! ~ Furniture! 15 to 20% off all Xmas and Fancy Goods AA VUE WE, NYCAXY Xv toes AAT \ NY LLY LY VO [ BE ¢ Ax {NPT X 2 (IR R. J. REID Leading Undertaker Phone 577 4 on.' Then I tappea her on the head with the board and I tapped her again. She didn't moan much, and jonce when I stopped she kind o' whis- pered® 'Go*an, it wont be long" "So 1 kept on tapping--and sot quiet." Eberwein stopped speaking, but no one urged him on. Then he began again and told of his arrest. "If | of this I want to'go to th Solar Home," he concluded. . Rh ------------------------------ Sir James Whitney's. condition 1 she